Cross-posted from the King County Recovery Coalition We observe National Recovery Month in September to celebrate the millions of Americans who are in recovery from mental health and/or substance use disorders. In 2014, 20.2 million adults in the U.S. had a substance use disorder and 7.9 million had both a substance use disorder and another mental health condition. … Continue reading September is National Recovery Month
I Imagined a Life
A poem by Jeremy Grove I Imagined a Life I imagined a life…Without needles and veins;Free from heartache and pain;All my dreams are attained.I imagined a life…With a beautiful home;And freedom to roam;Without this pain in my bones.I imagined a life…My family could be proud;Mind no longer full of clouds;Needs of my heart spoken loud.So … Continue reading I Imagined a Life
Summer Updates from the King County Family Youth Council
Please visit the King County Family Youth Council webpage for more information on FYC Happy Summer! This summer is turning out to be very different then we all thought. FYC hope everyone is practicing safe social distancing as you get some sun and fun. We are sharing some activities idea and resource links below for … Continue reading Summer Updates from the King County Family Youth Council
Preventing eviction and homelessness: Rental assistance available to help individuals and families stay housed through COVID-19 crisis
Thousands of people across King County have lost jobs or seen wages sharply reduced in the devastating wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Unable to pay rent, many are now at high risk of eviction and homelessness. A new program offered by King County may be able to help. Eviction prevention and rent assistance The King … Continue reading Preventing eviction and homelessness: Rental assistance available to help individuals and families stay housed through COVID-19 crisis
Level Up! Conference 2020
Repost from Seattle YMCA Step Out and Level Up: Life Skills & Employment Conference for Young Adults Step out and level up at the Y Social Impact Center’s annual young adult life skills and employment conference, Level Up! This four-day, online conference offers life skills workshops, employment forums, lunch pickups, swag giveaways, prizes and more! … Continue reading Level Up! Conference 2020
New outreach reaches veterans across King County with KCVP services
Terry R., a 73-year-old veteran, walked into the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) Tukwila office and said: “Paul sent me because I served in the Air Force in the sixties and I need some help… I don’t even know if I’m an eligible Veteran as I’ve never needed to reach out for services before.” Paul, … Continue reading New outreach reaches veterans across King County with KCVP services